Mira Mesa says goodbye to Councilmember Brian Maienschein at a farewell get together at Callahan’s Pub & Brewery, Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to join local Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Business Members and Residents of District 5 in wishing well our Representative of the San Diego City Council. Brian has been on the City Council since being elected in November 2000. Due to term restrictions, he will pass on his seat to Carl DeMaio.

Coincidentally, the Chamber of Commerce meeting has been moved to Callahan’s to enable the Chamber Members the opportunity to wish Brian well. The meeting will start at 6:15 and run to 7:30. The topic of this meeting will be fire safety, and our second presentation will be from our Treasurer, Brian Wissinger of the Wissinger Financial Group, on the state of our economy.

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The October Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce meeting will be Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM at the San Diego National Bank on Mira Mesa Blvd, next to In-N-Out Burger. The guest speakers will be San Diego Miramar College President Patricia Hsieh, and Chris Robbins from the City of San Diego Water Department.  Food and beverages will be provided by Extreme Pita for a $10 donation at the door. Exact change is greatly appreciated. The Business Spotlight will also be Extreme Pita.

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The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce September meeting was another success. Local merchants, business managers, and community leaders met at Mimi’s Cafe and are the Charter Members of the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Guest speakers at the meeting were City Councilmember - Elect Carl DeMaio, and our own Town Council President Jeff Stevens. Both showed enthusiasm and support for the newly created Chamber, while outlining the unique ways the efforts of the Chamber can benefit both the community and the local businesses.

Carl De Maio gave a passionate speech about how he plans to make a difference in City Hall and represent District 5, and he pledges “to continue to serve as the eyes and ears of the taxpayers on the City Council.” He fielded questions, and also invited Mira Mesa business members and residents to a public “Town Hall” dialogue on reforming the San Diego City Council that will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive.  This meeting will feature Councilmember Donna Frye and Councilmember - Elect Carl DeMaio, and several City Council members and City Council candidates will also be on hand to directly hear from the public. Show up and let your voice be heard.

Mira Mesa Town Council President Jeff Stevens gave the Chamber an overview of the many things that the Town Council is accountable for, and how they affect the community. There is always a need for volunteers to lead the various committees, and participation in the many events that the Town Council runs to raise funds can be greatly enhanced by uniting with the Chamber of Commerce. They have pledged their support in what is a sure win-win relationship with the Chamber.

At the conclusion of the meeting, prizes were given out to members and guests that were drawn at random. Thanks again to Larry Marshall from Callahan’s Pub and Brewery for providing gift certificates for the raffle,and the Board of Directors for providing the other prizes. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 at San Diego National Bank, 9400 Mira Mesa Blvd.(right next to In-N-Out Burger) at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to become a Charter Member, or to find out more about the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.miramesachamber.com

Photos provided by Ted Brengel, of Brengel Productions.

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The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce next meeting will be Sept. 4th at 5:45 pm at Mimi’s Cafe. The address is 10788 Westview Pkwy, just off Mira Mesa Blvd. A select menu will be available, as well as a no host bar. Our guest speakers are City Councilman - Elect Carl DeMaio, and Mira Mesa Town Council President Jeff Stevens. Topics include city and chamber issues, shopping cart problem, Street Fair, Monster Manor, and more.

Due to popular demand, we moved up the sign in time to allow for more networking and ordering dinner. The meeting will start promptly at 6:15 and conclude by 7:30. Please continue to leave suggestions on what you would like YOUR chamber to do for your business, and visit your chamber website. It is improving with your helpful input. Also, extend this invitation to your fellow businesses and help us build the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce into a necessity for all businesses in Mira Mesa.

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